How to Change a Microsoft Word Font to Chinese

Learn how to make Chinese the default editing language in Microsoft Word. Also learn how to add different Chinese font faces to your computer.

Things You'll Need

Windows installation disk

Microsoft Word has native support for a wide variety of languages, including Chinese, and all Microsoft Office programs come with a limited selection of Chinese fonts. You can also install additional Chinese fonts to expand your font selection. Start by setting Chinese as the default editing language to simplify the process of working with it in Word.

Make Chinese the Default Editing Language

Step 1

Click the File tab on the main menu in Word and then select Options to open the Word Options panel. Depending on the size of your computer screen, you may have to scroll down to reveal the Options button.

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Tip

Use the Settings charm to switch your keyboard to Chinese in order to tap into all of Microsoft Word's Chinese typing capabilities. Point your mouse to the bottom-right corner of your screen, click Settings and then choose Change PC Settings. Click Time and Language, select Region and Language and then choose Add a Language. Locate Chinese and add it to your list. Follow the prompts to download the language pack, if necessary.

Once you've added the language, select it from the list of available languages, click Options, select Add a Keyboard and select the Chinese keyboard layout you want to use.